This delicious seafood izakaya is a quick 2 minute walk from Tokyo Stadium's nearest station, Tobitakyu Station. The shopkeeper brings in a variety of seafood fresh from the market every day, all carefully selected and made available for purchase at a reasonable price.

One of the most popular lunchtime meals is the Jo-Uoine Set (¥1800, tax not included), a set of fresh sashimi, vegetable, and seafood tempura. The star of this sashimi dish is the Toro Tuna, as well as other seasonal fish.

A hearty serving of tempura is accompanied by small dishes such as chawanmushi and other sides, making it a dish sure to please everyone.

A popular dinnertime item is the “Unaju,” a dish made with fresh Kagoshima eel. The deliciously fatty eel is served in plump, mouth-watering portions so large, it barely fits into the box. Because of its size, it is a great meal choice to split between two while enjoying a couple of drinks.

This shop is a quick 5 minute walk from Nishi-Chofu Station, next to Tobitakyu Station. It is a Western-style restaurant with a beautiful brick building made in the image of the South United States. You can enjoy a casual lunch or dinner with friends and family in a comfortable, relaxed space.

This long-established Western restaurant has been a part of Chofu for over 20 years, and is very popular with locals as well as travelers from abroad. With long business hours from 11:30AM to 11:00PM, it is a convenient spot to visit anytime you want, either before or after the game.

When visiting, you will definitely want to try the Omu-hayashi Rice (¥1300, tax not included), topped with a special black Hayashi Sauce. The Hayashi Sauce is fully cooked with 15 kinds of spices to bring out the rich, sweet flavor of the meat and vegetables, and pairs incredibly well with the omelet rice!

Each dish is carefully prepared, and there is a wide variety of more than 40 dishes such as beef curry, Neapolitan, salad, and pizza. It is recommended to plan your visit with plenty of time as it tends to get crowded during lunchtime.

This sports-cafe-style Italian bar is located near Tobitakyu Station. There are 3 large TV monitors inside so you can enjoy watching the match while indulging in delicious food and drink.

The favorite menu item here is the Beef Stew, made with local beef cooked for over 12 hours (¥1200, tax not included). The meat and vegetables melt into the rich Demi-glace Sauce, and the flavor of the large-cut steak deliciously mix as they melt in your mouth.

Who knew you could find such delicious beef stew at a sports bar? You will definitely want to give this a try during your visit.

In addition to authentic meals, there is also a variety of à la carte dishes and sides, such as mixed nuts and sausage platters. The alcohol is also reasonably priced from as low as ¥500 (tax not included). On some occasions there are even live music performances, along with rugby and soccer games, so by all means check out the other events as well.

At this izakaya, which is a quick 1 minute walk from Tobitakyu Station, you can enjoy the food of Hakata, from the Kyushu region of Japan. There are about 20 kinds of shochu, the local alcohol of Kyushu, as well as regular sake, making this a must-visit spot for the liquor connoisseur. There is a large screen TV so you can watch sports while having a drink.

The recommended dish is the Jidori-no-Tataki (¥600, tax not included), made with Miyazaki chicken from the Kyushu region. It has a simple ginger and green onion flavor with a scorched surface.

There are also plenty of snacks to go with your drinks such as the Bite-Sized Nagahama Gyoza (¥450, tax not included), and the aromatic Aburi-Mentaiko (¥520, tax not included).

The shop is decorated with plenty of shochu bottles, recreating the charming atmosphere of Kyushu within Tokyo. It is also close to the station, so you can get back home, even if you happen to drink a bit more than you planned that night.

It is on the way to Tokyo Stadium, and a very famous shop in the Tobitakyu area, so definitely make some time to stop by.

This dining bar in located front of Tobitakyu Station. It is a nice place to drink at your own leisurely pace as it is open till 3AM on weekdays, and till 5AM on Saturdays and the day before public holidays. There are even darts and karaoke, so it is a recommended spot for people who want to have fun while also having a drink.

The menu has a wide variety of dishes, including perfect party platters, such as long French fries in the shape of a dragon’s beard, the Dragon Potato Fries (¥500, tax not included), and the Super-Long Rolled Raw Sausage (¥2680, tax not included).

Open from 11:30AM on Sundays and public holidays, it's a great place to grab lunch before heading to Tokyo Stadium. They also do party plans, but make sure to make reservations ahead of time if planning to visit with a large number of people.

All of the shops introduced here are famous shops frequented by the locals, and you are sure to find one that you love as well! Many of these shops are also quite compact with little distance between customers, so you may also enjoy interacting with the local people.

If you’re planning on doing some sightseeing before or after the game, or any other day, why not check out one of these places along the way?